Dress Design with Debby Black : A Step-By-Step Guide To Modern Pattern Drafting

Unlock your creativity and gain the confidence to draft custom patterns that fit any body type. This updated second edition book is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide that walks you through the core principles of pattern drafting while encouraging creative exploration. Whether you're a self-taught sewer, aspiring fashion designer, or dedicated DIY enthusiast, this book is your gateway to designing garments that are as unique as you are.

Inside this book you'll find:

• Step-by-step tutorials on drafting patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, jackets, sportswear, and more

• Techniques for creating patterns for all figure types using personal measurements

• Clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for both drafting and basic sewing

• Bonus tutorials to help you refine your fit and finish like a professional

Perfect for home sewers and design students alike, this hands-on guide is your essential companion for learning to draft your own patterns from scratch. With a focus on both fundamentals and creativity, this book empowers you to bring your fashion ideas to life, one perfectly fitted garment at a time.

Debby Black is a fashion designer and educator with over a decade of experience specialising in couture. Her work spans bridal and evening wear, elegant day wear, corsetry, and swimwear, with a deep passion for textile design, embroidery, beadwork, and smocking. Debby is currently teaching pattern drafting and garment construction. She is also the author of the sewing blog dressdesignwithdebbyblack.